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Horseback Hurdles
Horseback Hurdles
Horseback Hurdles
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Horseback Hurdles

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Mia is a new volunteer at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center, and she's having some trouble adjusting. Diamond is a new horse at the center, and he's also having trouble adjusting to the new environment. Mia and Diamond must learn to work together so they can stay at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateMay 1, 2013
ISBN9781434289209
Horseback Hurdles
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Jake Maddox

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

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    Horseback Hurdles - Jake Maddox

    Chapter One

    MIA’S MISTAKE

    Mia was sweeping the stable floor. She heard the head instructor, Maren, shouting.

    Girls! Maren called. Everyone out here! The pasture gate was left open again. Trixie and Diamond are out!

    Mia dropped the broom. It clattered to the floor.

    Her stomach sank. She had been the last one out to the pasture.

    Oh no! Not again! thought Mia. I was the last one out. Did I lock the gate?

    Mia had been volunteering at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center for three months. So far, she’d left the pasture gate open twice. It was pretty much the worst mistake you could make.

    Mia, come on! her best friend, Sky, yelled. What are you waiting for?

    Nothing, Mia said. She hurried toward Sky.

    Wait, Mia! Sky exclaimed. Aren’t you going to pick up the broom? Maren says we’re not supposed to leave tools on the barn floor.

    Oh, right, Mia mumbled. She picked up the broom and propped it against the wall.

    Mia was always doing stuff like that. She needed to focus more. She also needed to be more careful.

    Mia and Sky grabbed halters and lead ropes.

    I’ll go close the gate to the road, Maren called. You two catch the horses.

    Got it, Mia replied. Trixie and Diamond were standing in a grassy area. Beside them, the pasture gate was wide open.

    Diamond’s coat gleamed in the sunlight. He had arrived at the stable only three months ago, like Mia. Diamond was Mia’s favorite.

    But Diamond wasn’t perfect. In fact, he had some serious problems. He had been biting students and other horses.

    I’ll see if I can catch Diamond, Mia said to

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